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Rieckman Family History

Rieckman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rickman, Dieckman, Brickman, Dickman, Speckman, Hickman, Beckman

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Where is the Rieckman family from?

You can see how Rieckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieckman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rieckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rieckman families living in Nebraska. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rieckman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rieckman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rieckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rieckman. 60% of Rieckman men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Rieckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Rieckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieckman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Rieckman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Rieckman. For the veterans among your Rieckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieckman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rieckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rieckman in 1962 was 64, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieckman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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